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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,265.24 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,265.24 and 295.44 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,265.24 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,265.24 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,265.24 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 373,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,802.51/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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